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1134140176238.48Albanian Prespa Lakeshttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/2151
https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/2151Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:04:56 +0200Albanian Prespa Lakes2151Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:28:12 +0100Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:04:56 +0200https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/2151EuropeAlbaniaAL1511940.799794521681520.9549976243075IIThu, 29 Feb 1996 12:04:56 +01003192Butrinthttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1290
https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1290Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:04:56 +0100Butrint1290Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:59:58 +0100Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1290EuropeAlbaniaAL1350039.833333333320Thu, 29 Feb 1996 12:04:56 +01003192Lake Shkodra and River Bunahttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1598
https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1598Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:04:56 +0100Lake Shkodra and River Buna1598Mon, 28 Nov 2016 16:40:41 +0100Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1598EuropeAlbaniaAL4956242.0519.4833333333Ia,IV,VThu, 29 Feb 1996 12:04:56 +01003192Oglat Ed Daïrahttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1426
The Site is a seasonal brackish lake fed by temporary rivers and located in the arid steppe zone which features limited and irregular rainfall. It features large tamarisk trees which allow European greenfinch Carduelis chloris and goldfinch Carduelis carduelis to nest. The lake’s most widely represented species are the Eurasian coot Fulica atra with 150 individuals, and the ruddy shelduck Tadorna ferruginea with 50 apparently sedentary individuals. In spring and autumn the Site also hosts migratory wader species which winter in Sahelian Africa. Of the 52 species inventoried, 14 are migrants, 19 breeders and 20 wintering birds. The lake plays an important role in groundwater recharge and sediment trapping. It also has an important educational role, as many school groups as well as the general public visit the Site to learn about the importance and protection of wetlands in the steppe environment. Farming of livestock, especially of sheep, is the main occupation of the local population, but this is causing erosion, over-abstraction of water, and deforestation. Some conservation projects have been initiated, such as dune fixation on 1,080 hectares, a forest green band on 60 hectares, fruit plantation on 105 hectares and windbreaks for the benefit of the local population.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1426Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:04:56 +0100Oglat Ed Daïra1426Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:36:37 +0200Sun, 12 Dec 2004 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1426AfricaAlgeriaDZThe Site is a seasonal brackish lake fed by temporary rivers and located in the arid steppe zone which features limited and irregular rainfall. It features large tamarisk trees which allow European greenfinch Carduelis chloris and goldfinch Carduelis carduelis to nest. The lake’s most widely represented species are the Eurasian coot Fulica atra with 150 individuals, and the ruddy shelduck Tadorna ferruginea with 50 apparently sedentary individuals. In spring and autumn the Site also hosts migratory wader species which winter in Sahelian Africa. Of the 52 species inventoried, 14 are migrants, 19 breeders and 20 wintering birds. The lake plays an important role in groundwater recharge and sediment trapping. It also has an important educational role, as many school groups as well as the general public visit the Site to learn about the importance and protection of wetlands in the steppe environment. Farming of livestock, especially of sheep, is the main occupation of the local population, but this is causing erosion, over-abstraction of water, and deforestation. Some conservation projects have been initiated, such as dune fixation on 1,080 hectares, a forest green band on 60 hectares, fruit plantation on 105 hectares and windbreaks for the benefit of the local population.]]>2343033.3022068072768-0.900759134929144Sun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239Chott Tinsilthttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1418
The Site, a shallow brackish lake fed by rainwater, water runoff and wastewater from the village of Souk Naâmane, is surrounded by tamarisk and Salicornia species. The area is an important wintering site for significant numbers of waterbirds, especially Tadorna tadorna, Anas penelope and greater flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus. Cereal and vegetable cultivation are practiced at subsistence and industrial levels outside the Site, as well as livestock farming: livestock pass through the Site. There is also potential for salt harvesting. The proximity of the village leads to uncontrolled hunting, pollution from wastewater, erosion and water diversion for irrigation. Some conservation measures have been partially implemented, such as catchment management initiatives and controls, re-vegetation, and improvements to water quality.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1418Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:04:56 +0100Chott Tinsilt1418Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:37:06 +0200Sun, 12 Dec 2004 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1418AfricaAlgeriaDZThe Site, a shallow brackish lake fed by rainwater, water runoff and wastewater from the village of Souk Naâmane, is surrounded by tamarisk and Salicornia species. The area is an important wintering site for significant numbers of waterbirds, especially Tadorna tadorna, Anas penelope and greater flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus. Cereal and vegetable cultivation are practiced at subsistence and industrial levels outside the Site, as well as livestock farming: livestock pass through the Site. There is also potential for salt harvesting. The proximity of the village leads to uncontrolled hunting, pollution from wastewater, erosion and water diversion for irrigation. Some conservation measures have been partially implemented, such as catchment management initiatives and controls, re-vegetation, and improvements to water quality.]]>215435.8786025429356.47641416885781Sun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239Oasis de Ouled Saïdhttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1060
The Site is a rare human-made wetland created on the remains of a “fossil” wadi; over time, the diminution of the water in the wadi required the construction of a “fouggara” system for the capture and distribution of groundwater. The water, distributed in small open-air channels within the tradition of an ancestral social organization, is shared out equitably to individual gardens for the cultivation of date palms, cereals and other fruits. The Site also includes important remains of ksars (fortresses) from the 14th century. The Site attracts large numbers of migratory birds, and abundant gazelles. The fouggara method in use at Ouled Saïd is said to be an outstanding illustration of the Ramsar wise use principle, but because the oasis requires constant human maintenance and is slowly but surely being overtaken by the sand, Algerian authorities requested at the time of designation that the Site be placed on the Montreux Record.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1060Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:04:56 +0200Oasis de Ouled Saïd1060Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:30:04 +0200Fri, 02 Feb 2001 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1060AfricaAlgeriaDZThe Site is a rare human-made wetland created on the remains of a “fossil” wadi; over time, the diminution of the water in the wadi required the construction of a “fouggara” system for the capture and distribution of groundwater. The water, distributed in small open-air channels within the tradition of an ancestral social organization, is shared out equitably to individual gardens for the cultivation of date palms, cereals and other fruits. The Site also includes important remains of ksars (fortresses) from the 14th century. The Site attracts large numbers of migratory birds, and abundant gazelles. The fouggara method in use at Ouled Saïd is said to be an outstanding illustration of the Ramsar wise use principle, but because the oasis requires constant human maintenance and is slowly but surely being overtaken by the sand, Algerian authorities requested at the time of designation that the Site be placed on the Montreux Record.]]>2540029.44559189464630.298226552607737Sun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239Dayet El Ferdhttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1419
Dayet El Ferd, on the high steppe plains of Tlemcen, is a permanent endorheic depression surrounded by pastures and cereal fields. The edges of the brackish daya (lake) are dominated by tamarisk shrubsand serve as refuge and nesting sites for various species. The open water area hosts a wide range of birds including greater flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus, common crane Grus grus, ruddy shelduck Tadorna ferruginea, common coot Fulica atra, raptors and waders. There are also some unidentified amphibians. The only local activity is agriculture, with some water being extracted from the lake. In the past, taxes were collected from passing caravans; today the Site hosts a weekly market, which makes it ideal for combining ecotourism with scientific and cultural research. There are plans to transform the Site into a nature reserve to be linked to Tlemcen National Park.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1419Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:04:56 +0200Dayet El Ferd1419Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:26:14 +0200Sun, 12 Dec 2004 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1419AfricaAlgeriaDZDayet El Ferd, on the high steppe plains of Tlemcen, is a permanent endorheic depression surrounded by pastures and cereal fields. The edges of the brackish daya (lake) are dominated by tamarisk shrubsand serve as refuge and nesting sites for various species. The open water area hosts a wide range of birds including greater flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus, common crane Grus grus, ruddy shelduck Tadorna ferruginea, common coot Fulica atra, raptors and waders. There are also some unidentified amphibians. The only local activity is agriculture, with some water being extracted from the lake. In the past, taxes were collected from passing caravans; today the Site hosts a weekly market, which makes it ideal for combining ecotourism with scientific and cultural research. There are plans to transform the Site into a nature reserve to be linked to Tlemcen National Park.]]>332334.4987929586744-1.23982180560586Sun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239Lac Boulhilethttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1897
The Site is part of a complex of wetlands in the semi-arid or arid Eastern Highlands. It comprises 13 freshwater, brackish and saltwater bodies including chotts (salt lakes) and sebkhas (salt flats). The Site was once a freshwater lake which fed over 15,000 hectares of cereal crops, but it was over-exploited from the 1970s to the 1990s. Lac Boulhilet has since been restored and once again supports a variety of activities including the cultivation of cereals. It is also once again an important site for wintering waterbirds and a resting point for migrating birds. Species of note include the endangered white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala) and the vulnerable marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris). Also found within the Site are red fox (Vulpes vulpes), Cape hare (Lepus capensis) and common fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra). The principal current threats are poaching, disturbance of vegetation, and the potential over-abstraction of water.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1897Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:04:56 +0200Lac Boulhilet1897Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:26:59 +0200Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:04:56 +0100https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1897AfricaAlgeriaDZThe Site is part of a complex of wetlands in the semi-arid or arid Eastern Highlands. It comprises 13 freshwater, brackish and saltwater bodies including chotts (salt lakes) and sebkhas (salt flats). The Site was once a freshwater lake which fed over 15,000 hectares of cereal crops, but it was over-exploited from the 1970s to the 1990s. Lac Boulhilet has since been restored and once again supports a variety of activities including the cultivation of cereals. It is also once again an important site for wintering waterbirds and a resting point for migrating birds. Species of note include the endangered white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala) and the vulnerable marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris). Also found within the Site are red fox (Vulpes vulpes), Cape hare (Lepus capensis) and common fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra). The principal current threats are poaching, disturbance of vegetation, and the potential over-abstraction of water.]]>85635.73171538951316.77007231800862Sun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239Réserve Intégrale du Lac Tongahttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/281
The Site is an extensive wetland complex which includes a seasonal freshwater lake, wooded hills, wet forest, and a sand dune system, all located within El Kala National Park in the extreme north-east of the country. The lake is linked to the Mediterranean Sea and provides important habitat for aquatic plants. It is the most important nesting site in North Africa for a multitude of species including colonies of herons and egrets, western marsh harrier, and a wide range of waterbirds including rare and globally threatened species. Local communities engage in livestock grazing and seasonal cultivation. Management issues include the regulation of fishing and use of the lake water for irrigation, and restoration of the lake’s natural hydrological functions. The Site was added to the Montreux Record in 1993 because the lake was covered by emergent aquatic plants, leaving little open water. A significant decrease in the water supply to the lake has led to changes in its ecological character.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/281Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:04:56 +0200Réserve Intégrale du Lac Tonga281Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:18:26 +0200Mon, 11 Apr 1983 12:04:56 +0200https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/281AfricaAlgeriaDZThe Site is an extensive wetland complex which includes a seasonal freshwater lake, wooded hills, wet forest, and a sand dune system, all located within El Kala National Park in the extreme north-east of the country. The lake is linked to the Mediterranean Sea and provides important habitat for aquatic plants. It is the most important nesting site in North Africa for a multitude of species including colonies of herons and egrets, western marsh harrier, and a wide range of waterbirds including rare and globally threatened species. Local communities engage in livestock grazing and seasonal cultivation. Management issues include the regulation of fishing and use of the lake water for irrigation, and restoration of the lake’s natural hydrological functions. The Site was added to the Montreux Record in 1993 because the lake was covered by emergent aquatic plants, leaving little open water. A significant decrease in the water supply to the lake has led to changes in its ecological character.]]>270036.85626600621668.50072418943074IISun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239Oum Lâagarebhttps://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1959
The Site is one of the largest remaining floodplain peatlands in the region, and supports plant communities which are particularly rare in Algeria, notably the narrow-leafed ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) and common alder (Alnus glutinosa). The wetland’s moderate acidity, richness of organic matter and water flows support a rich vegetation; about one third of the 120 plant species found are rare. The Site also hosts cattle egret, little egret, squacco heron and various forest passerines. It is an important area for research in ornithology, herpetology and botany. The Site is threatened by excessive water extraction for irrigation by the local community.]]>https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1959Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:04:56 +0100Oum Lâagareb1959Tue, 08 May 2018 13:58:00 +0200Sun, 05 Jun 2011 12:04:56 +0200https://rsisdev.ramsar.org/ris/1959AfricaAlgeriaDZThe Site is one of the largest remaining floodplain peatlands in the region, and supports plant communities which are particularly rare in Algeria, notably the narrow-leafed ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) and common alder (Alnus glutinosa). The wetland’s moderate acidity, richness of organic matter and water flows support a rich vegetation; about one third of the 120 plant species found are rare. The Site also hosts cattle egret, little egret, squacco heron and various forest passerines. It is an important area for research in ornithology, herpetology and botany. The Site is threatened by excessive water extraction for irrigation by the local community.]]>72936.82273807289218.1977901144218Sun, 04 Mar 1984 12:04:56 +01001239